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Man tearfully reunites with family after release from El Salvador

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A gay makeup artist who was deported to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador under a wartime law by the Trump administration has been reunited with his family in Venezuela.

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  • Andre Romero was released from a prison in El Salvador and reunited with his family.
  • Romero was deported from the US with over 200 Venezuelan men, accused of gang affiliation based on tattoos. 29s
  • Romero entered the US legally and sought asylum, citing danger as a gay man and political opponent. 54s
  • Legal advocates and Venezuelan officials allege the men faced abuse and poor conditions in detention. 1m 43s
  • Romero and others were released following a prisoner swap, but concerns remain about their future. 2m 28s
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